“The decision has been taken in order to give the club the best possible chance of climbing to a position of safety in the Championship in the remaining 15 games, which starts with the big trip to Burton Albion on Friday night.

“The club would like to place on record its thanks to Owen and his staff for all their efforts this season and we wish them well for the future.

Danny Graham gave Blackburn the lead against United before they went on and lost 2-1

“The search for a new manager will begin with immediate effect.”
Venkys will put former player and under-21 boss David Dunn in charge for the Burton game but have already been looking at other candidates.